5730 Kensington Avenue

Countryside, IL 60525

$488,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,463 Sq. Ft.
$198 / Sq. Ft.
2,463
Sq. Ft.
$198
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is a great opportunity to acquire over a half acre of land in this attractive, highly desired neighborhood. A well loved 4 bedroom, 2 bath sprawling ranch with large sun-drenched rooms awaits the lucky buyer. Open floor plan of living room, dining room, den/office and kitchen with newly painted cabinets. Opportunity for related living with separate entrance for bedroom, full bathroom, family room and laundry room. Recent improvements include: new concrete walkways and front patio, new landscaping...This is a great opportunity to acquire over a half acre of land in this attractive, highly desired neighborhood. A well loved 4 bedroom, 2 bath sprawling ranch with large sun-drenched rooms awaits the lucky buyer. Open floor plan of living room, dining room, den/office and kitchen with newly painted cabinets. Opportunity for related living with separate entrance for bedroom, full bathroom, family room and laundry room. Recent improvements include: new concrete walkways and front patio, new landscaping with decluttering of trees/bushes, freshly painted interior/exterior, and mostly new light fixtures (including exterior) and casement windows. Attached 1 car garage. The backyard is a nature lover's oasis with a custom shed, patio, and beautiful trees. In an area of many newer homes. A solid investment in need of finishing updates that have been started. Offered as-is. Great location close to schools and shopping.

Listing Agent

Property Details for 5730 Kensington Avenue

Area
Countryside
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2024 03:04 AM

Property Details for 5730 Kensington Avenue

StatusActive ( Private )
MLS #12219650
Days on Market-
Taxes$4,076 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,213 SF
CountyCook County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building Information for 5730 Kensington Avenue

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,213 SF

Property Information for 5730 Kensington Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 105
  • Elementary School: Ideal Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wm F Gurrie Middle School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 105
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: false
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Description: None
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 113.8 X 188.1
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-12-03T18:56:00
  • Photos Count: 6
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X09
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X09
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X09
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 13X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X12
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 18X14

Property History for 5730 Kensington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5730 Kensington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$13,782Additions$32,894Total$46,676
Tax Record2022$10,195 ($850 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,463 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,463 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951CountyCOOKAPN18-16-108-003

Schools near 5730 Kensington Avenue

This home is within La Grange School District 105 South.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ideal Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Wm F Gurrie Middle School
Public7 to 8

Lyons Twp High School
Public9 to 12

St Cletus Elementary School
PrivatePK to 8

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